Earn money as an Airbnb host

Tell us a little about your place

Your location

Property Type

4 guests

Earn money as an Airbnb host

Tell us a little about your place

Your location

Property Type

4 guests

Why host on Airbnb?

No matter what kind of home or room you have to share, Airbnb makes it simple and secure to host travellers. You’re in full control of your availability, prices, house rules, and how you interact with guests.

We have your back

To keep you, your home, and your belongings safe, we cover every booking with $1M USD in property damage protection and another $1M USD in insurance against accidents.

Hosting in 3 steps

List your space for free

Share any space without sign-up charges, from a shared living room to a second home and everything in-between.

Decide how you want to host

Choose your own schedule, prices, and requirements for guests. We’re there to help along the way.

Welcome your first guest

Once your listing is live, qualified guests can reach out. You can message them with any questions before their stay.

We’ve got you covered

We know it’s a priority to trust the people staying in your home. Airbnb allows you to set strict requirements for who can book and to get to know guests before their stay. If something does come up, though, we have your back. With our Host Guarantee covering property damage and our Host Protection Insurance for liability, you’re supported as a host throughout.

Frequently asked questions

Who can be an Airbnb host?

It’s easy to become an Airbnb host in most areas, and it’s always free to create a listing. Entire apartments and homes, private rooms, treehouses, and castles are just a few of the properties hosts have shared on Airbnb. For more details on what’s expected of hosts, check out Airbnb’s community standards, which revolve around safety, security, and reliability, and hospitality standards, which help hosts earn great guest reviews.

What is required of guests before booking?

We ask everyone who uses Airbnb for a few pieces of information before they travel with us. Guests need to have this info completely filled out before they can make a reservation request. This info helps make sure you know who to expect, and how to contact the guest.

Guests are expected, but not required, to have a profile picture. You may also require guests to provide ID before booking your space.

How much does it cost to list my space?

Signing up for Airbnb and listing your home is completely free. Once you receive a reservation, we charge an Airbnb service fee for hosts, generally 3%, to help cover the cost of running of the business.

What protection do I have against property damage?

The Airbnb Host Guarantee provides protection for up to $1,000,000 USD to a host for damages to covered property in the rare event of guest damages above the security deposit or if no security deposit is in place.

The Host Guarantee program doesn't cover cash and securities, collectibles, rare artwork, jewellery, pets or personal liability. We recommend that hosts secure or remove valuables when renting their place. The program also doesn't cover loss or damage to property due to wear and tear.

The price you charge for your listing is completely up to you. To help you decide, you can search for comparable listings in your city or neighbourhood to get an idea of market prices. Additional Fees > - Cleaning fee: You can either incorporate a cleaning fee into your nightly price or you can add a cleaning fee in your pricing settings. > - Other fees: To charge extra fees outside of your rates (like a late check-in or pet fee), you must first disclose these potential charges to guests prior to booking and then use our Resolution Centre to securely request payment for additional fees.

How can Airbnb help me with setting prices?

Airbnb’s Smart Pricing tool lets you set your prices to automatically go up or down based on changes in demand for listings like yours. You’re always responsible for your price, so Smart Pricing is controlled by other pricing settings you choose, and you can adjust nightly prices any time. Smart Pricing is based on the type and location of your listing, the season, demand, and other factors (like events in your area).